Hello,
I’m studying in my last year of mechanical engineering (well graduating in about 3 weeks!) and I was wondering if anybody here worked in the carbon fiber production industry (materials, not parts). I understand that quite a few process patents exist however I was inquiring as to the possibility of starting my own plant (with VC funding of course!!).
I know there is a huge shortage of CF in general due to a large increase in users (a380, boeing dreamliner, and the new ATF) and I think this could be a good way to make some money!
Where is the shortage? In manufacturing the Polyacrylonitrile fibers? or in making the actual weaves/string?
How expensive are these plants to produce? 10 mil? 30? 80?
Thanks!